2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 835 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mariner | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mariner | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
